MACON, Ga. — The Macon Film Festival is holding both online and in-person events for this year’s festival. Organizers say Film Festival Fix, a streaming platform that partners with film festivals for a virtual experience, is hosting the online portion. It’s all in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. “The Film […]
On March 10, 2020, former The Allman Brothers Band members and family honored the group’s 50th anniversary with a performance as The Brothers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Brothers’ concert will be rebroadcast starting on Friday, July 3 with audio of the show available the same date. The Brothers featured guitarists Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks, bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Reese Wynans, […]
This season we are celebrating trees with the book “The Tree Farmer” by Chuck Leavell. A grandfather takes his grandson on a journey through his farm, the place where he lovingly grows trees—only to cut them down! During their magical journey through the farm, the grandson learns about the gifts we receive from trees and […]
CNN Films has acquired broadcasting rights to “Jimmy Carter Rock & Roll President.” The look at the bond between the 39th president and pop and country musicians is slated to be the closing film for AFI DOCS film festival on June 21.The documentary was originally scheduled to open the 19th annual Tribeca Film Festival, which was […]
Mercer University’s School of Medicine held a virtual ceremony Saturday, and those graduating got a little surprise.MACON, Ga. — While some graduation ceremonies for Mercer University students were rescheduled, the School of Medicine held their’s virtually Saturday afternoon.During the virtual ceremony, medical students got a special message from some big names. Notable politicians, music artists, celebrities, […]
Another key leader of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta will be leaving the organization. Lesley Grady, one of the Foundation’s two senior vice presidents, will be stepping down on Jan. 17. Grady has been at the Foundation for 20 years. Lesley Grady, senior vice president of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, left the organization […]
The Rolling Stones shared video of five songs performed during their 1997 visit to Chicago as the latest installment of the band’s Extra Licks video series. The footage was filmed at Soldier Field in Chicago on September 23 and 25, 1997 — the first two concerts of The Rolling Stones’ 97-show Bridges To Babylon Tour. Mick Jagger leads the band through […]
After legendary guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle crash in 1971, the future of the Allman Brothers Band seemed in doubt since its leader was gone. This was the band that fused blues, rock, country, jazz harmony and improvisation into what became the style called Southern rock, as well as a model for jam […]
A collection of Georgia-connected artists will perform live online for the seventh annual “Gretsch Presents Georgia On My Mind” concert. The show, hosted by Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls and musician/songwriter Brent Cobb, will take place at 8 p.m. ET on May 26. Participating artists include Chuck Leavell, Amy Grant, Caroline Aiken, Tony Arata, John Berry, Kristian Bush’s band Dark Water, Rutha Harris, John Driskell Hopkins, Indigo Girls, Kalen […]
“Your Wish” 2020 Video and Single release.Electric Guitars / Synth — Steven ApostoleresPiano/Organ — Chuck LeavellDrums and good vibes — Jason LawrenceElectric Guitars/Background Vocals/Synth — Peter KlettFretless Bass — Tony FranklinVocals/Acoustic Guitar — Joshua rosePeter Klett wrangled this track (produced, mixed and mastered @citysessionssound) from the bedroom demo we had to this beautiful sounding song we have now. Thanks to […]